The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

2 days ago

Our 2026 Marianist Province Assembly came to a close last night. We gathered around the altar in prayer and hope as the new Provincial Council was installed during a beautiful closing Mass.

Just as the members of the Assembly extended their hands in blessing over these brothers, we invite you to join us in keeping them in your prayers. May the Holy Spirit fill them with wisdom, courage, and joy as they embrace this new call to leadership in service to our Province and the Marianist Family. 🙏

We also offer our deepest gratitude to the outgoing Provincial Council for their faithful leadership, generous hearts, and countless sacrifices. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our mission and for guiding our Province through years of grace and growth.

We were especially honored to welcome Bro. Dennis Bautista from the General Administration in Rome, whose inspiring reflection reminded us that every call to leadership begins with a selfless "yes." His words challenged us to remember that each of us has a role in building God's Kingdom and that, together, we labor not for ourselves, but for the greater good of our Marianist mission.

As we leave this Assembly inspired to Embrace Our Roots, Forge Our Future, may we continue walking together in faith, trusting that Mary will guide us and that God will bless the work that lies ahead. #MarianistFamily #2026ProvinceAssembly #CalledToServe ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

3 days ago

As our assembly draws to a close, the incoming Provincial Council members each spoke to those gathered. 🔺”The young aren’t the Church of the future but rather the Church of today,” professed Fr. Bob Jones Assistant Provincial & Religious Life.
🔺Bro. Tom Wendorf Assistant for Education said, “In a world drowning in data but starving for truth...education is an act of hope.” 🔺”Our task is to move forward with a deep openness and nurturing of what God already has growing inside us," reiterated Provincial Bro. Ed Violett. As a sign of gratitude for their “yes,” the outgoing Provincial Council gifted them reminders of the Holy Spirit and of their prayers. 🙏
This evening, during our closing Mass, the new Provincial Council will be installed. We ask you to join us in praying that the Holy Spirit will guide and strengthen them as they begin this ministry, leading us all as we continue embracing our roots and forging our future together.
🔹Stay tuned — tomorrow we’ll share photos and highlights from this special celebration. We can't wait to bring you more from this grace-filled assembly! #MarianistFamily #ComeHolySpirit ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

3 days ago

Today, the final day of the assembly, we turned our attention to Forging Our Future 💫 —listening and challenging each other on ways to best serve God’s call and continue to spread the charism. Following Mass, a panel of young adults reminded us of the transformative power of inviting them to the table whether it be to a spaghetti dinner, basketball game, or Mass. One participant said, "These invitations have changed my life!" Another shared her touching story of why the Church is her safe space, and that thanks to the brothers on her college campus, she no longer feels alone. They asked for more events for open discussion and for Marianists to reach out to them where they are, which is on social media because "we live on our phones."📱
The afternoon continued with a Marianist Family panel featuring brothers, Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, and Rob Brodrick of MLC-NA. Sr. Laura called us to deeper collaboration, reminding us that while many are stretched thin, the future depends on us all stepping forward to accompany and serve. The panel encouraged us to combine our gifts and efforts to strengthen the Marianist Family for generations to come. 🙏
Coming up later this afternoon will be an opportunity for participants to talk to the incoming Provincial Council. So, more to come — stay tuned! ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

4 days ago

Day 3 of the 2026 Marianist Province Assembly invited us to embrace the present with honesty, faith, and hope. We began with Mass before entering into meaningful conversations about our current reality—our local communities, our nation, our world, the Church, and the Society of Mary. Hearing three of our brothers share their personal experiences inspired rich dialogue as we broke into smaller groups. One of the most profound moments came during our Taizé Prayer Service, where we brought the joys, challenges, and realities of today before the San Damiano Cross. We concluded with a powerful session, "Why Am I Still Here?", as four brothers shared the call that continues to sustain their Marianist vocation. As each day of the Assembly begins and ends in prayer, we are reminded that our conversations, discernment, and hope are always rooted in God's presence. Tomorrow, we look to the future! #MarianistFamily #MarianistAssembly ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

4 days ago

It’s not easy assembling 170+ people for a group photo but mission accomplished! 🙌 Fr. Chaminade wanted in on the fun too. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

4 days ago

Last evening was filled with gratitude, celebration, and Marianist spirit! We were honored to welcome Archbishop Robert Casey of Cincinnati as we gathered for Mass and celebrated the jubilarians whose faithful witness continues to inspire our Marianist Family.🙏 A special thank you to students from Moeller High School for joining the choir and enriching our worship with their beautiful voices. 🎶 We are deeply grateful to everyone whose generosity and dedication are making this Assembly such a meaningful experience as we embrace our roots and forge our future together. 💙 #marianistassembly #MarianistFamily #MenOfMoeller ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

5 days ago

Day 2 of Assembly was a beautiful journey of remembering, reflecting, and renewing. We began, as always, with morning prayer before Embracing Our Roots: Marianist History in the United States with Dr. Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch. The afternoon took us to Mount Saint John and Queen of Apostles Chapel, where we reflected on our own stories and the paths that have helped shape our Marianist vocation. We then visited our Province Cemetery to honor the legacy of those before us who continue to inspire our mission today. More tomorrow on the jubilarian celebration and visit from Archbishop Robert Casey of Cincinnati. #marianistassembly #MarianistFamily ... See MoreSee Less

The Marianist Province of the US - Brothers and Priests

5 days ago

The 2026 Marianist Province Assembly officially began last evening with a beautiful Mass, setting the tone for days of prayer, reflection, and fellowship.🙏 UD President Dr. Eric Spina warmly welcomed everyone to Dayton at dinner. We were then inspired by guest speaker Dr. Tim Gabrielli, Gudorf Chair in Catholic Intellectual Traditions at UD as he explored our Marianist roots while helping us envision the path ahead. Today promises to be another full day of engaging sessions, along with an opportunity to visit the places where our Marianist story in Dayton began. We look forward to continuing this journey together! #MarianistFamily #provinceassembly2026 #dayton #FaithInAction ... See MoreSee Less